Equipment Review and Discussion :: UVB Bulbs

[Blue Flamingo]

So I've been searching online for a cheaper bulb because I've been paying about $50 bucks a bulb and It’s about that time of year where I need to go out and get two new ones. $100 bucks for light bulbs is making me queasy so I decide to search online for better prices. And this site seems to have some pretty good deals. http://www.petstore.com/ Does anyone have any experience with this site?? This is the bulb that I usually get at the pet store for $47.99 each.
http://www.petstore.com/ps_ViewItem-cat ... PLIFL.html


The second one I'm not to sure about. Its desingnd for birds but the output is still 5.0. So I'm not to sure what to make of it. It would be great if this one worked just as well for reptiles
http://www.petstore.com/ps_ViewItem-cat ... PLIFL.html

Even with the cost of shipping I'll save $40 bucks so hopfully you all will have some good news about the site.

[Arisu]

Looks okay to me

[Daniel3507]

5.0 for around $12
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2752555

[Blue Flamingo]

LOL the low price of that bulb make me weary Daniel does anyone have any experiance with Exo-Terra Repti Glo 5.0 Compact Tropical. I'll definitly get that one if anyone has any experiance with them.

[Daniel3507]

i personally dont have one. i have an mvb but i think that some people on here have them.

[chrisinva]

LOL the low price of that bulb make me weary Daniel does anyone have any experiance with Exo-Terra Repti Glo 5.0 Compact Tropical. I'll definitly get that one if anyone has any experiance with them.

I have this same bulb...works awesome

[TurtleLover_S&B]

The Exo-Terra Repti Glo 5.0 Compact Tropical.If someone wouldn't mind where did you get it,and how much did it cost?(If it's not personal or anything)

[steve]

The one for the birds could have a different wavelength, so I would check with the manufacturer about the actual differences.

This one is $20.45 http://www.reptilesupply.com/product.ph ... cts_id=434

[TurtleLover_S&B]

Well,someone told me that they got a UVB bulb for $8 @ Petsmart,and a better one for $17 at petsmart too.

[LorJ]

Petmountain is a good place online to buy bulbs. I find the prices reasonable, and have never had a problem with the company.

http://www.petmountain.com

[pajamatree]

LOL the low price of that bulb make me weary Daniel does anyone have any experiance with Exo-Terra Repti Glo 5.0 Compact Tropical. I'll definitly get that one if anyone has any experiance with them.

I have that bulb. It works like a charm.

[Chrisbarnett]

i judt got that exo terra bulb a few weeks ago. works good so far.

[megcornell]

Exo terra is the brand of UVB bulb I've always used with my turtles. I've never had any issues with the bulbs. I've never tried anything else so I can't say if it's a better or worse bulb, but I've been satisfied with it.

[Blue Flamingo]

Hmmm, Maybe I'll give ExoTerra a try. Its much more affordable then the zoomed bulbs that I usually buy. Does anyone know if petsmart matches their online prices? And thanks for all the advice!!

[Fuzzy Hamster]

We also have the Exo-Terra Repti Glo 5.0 Compact Fluorescent.

As far as Petsmart, I was able to find one in Detroit that matched a competitor's online price (for a Rena xP3), but apparently now their store policy is to only match their own online website prices & not a competitor's online price.